Gerardus Beekman | |
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Governor of the Province of New York Acting | |
In office April 10, 1710 – June 14, 1710 | |
Monarch | Anne |
Preceded by | Richard Ingoldesby (acting) |
Succeeded by | Robert Hunter |
Personal details | |
Born | Gerardus Willemse Beekman August 1653 New Netherland |
Died | October 10, 1723 (aged 70) New York City, Province of New York |
Spouse |
Magdalena Abeel (m. 1677) |
Relations | Hendrick Beekman (brother) Henry Beekman (nephew) |
Parent(s) | Wilhelmus H. Beekman Catalina De Boogh |
Profession | Physician and Acting Governor of New York |
Gerardus Willemse Beekman (c. August 1653 – October 10, 1723)[1] was a wealthy physician, land owner, and colonial governor of the Province of New York.[2]